Apr 14, 2023

NWS: Severe storms and snow (?) possible in Flint Hills this weekend

Posted Apr 14, 2023 3:16 PM

The National Weather Service is forecasting a wild weather weekend with everything from 90-degree weather to thunderstorms to snow possible.

After a warm, windy day with highs nearing 90, Friday night will bring a 50 percent percent chance of rain or thunderstorms. Some of those storms could be severe, the NWS in Topeka warned. Half-dollar-size hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible.

Rain showers are expected to continue through the day Saturday, which will see a steep temperature dive. The high Saturday is only expected to be in the mid-50s.

There is a 30 percent chance of snow showers in the early morning hours Sunday, the NWS said. Skies are expected to clear by Sunday afternoon.